AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI & Identity in Entertainment: A new “AI Protection and Licensing Ecosystem” for celebrities, NDM Verified Doppel, is being pitched as a way to manage cloned faces and voices—an early sign of how Singapore’s culture scene may soon deal with digital likeness rights. Impact Finance & Inclusion: Kaleidofin Capital’s NBFC arm raised $5m debt from an impact investor via IIX’s Women’s Livelihood Bond 7, backing clean energy and women-led livelihoods. Culture on Screen (Teochew): IMDA is open to more Teochew screenings of the hit film Dear You after sell-outs, as Thailand’s Sahamongkol also acquired Thai distribution rights for an August release. Singapore Workplace Culture: A landmark Law Society study links lawyers’ attrition to bullying and court pressure, pushing for a joint committee to tackle toxic systems. Wellness & Jobs: Therme Singapore broke ground for a Marina South wellbeing destination opening in 2030, targeting 400 jobs. Community & Lifestyle: Seniors at Carer Singapore are selling plushies shaped like local snacks—nostalgic, wholesome, and wildly popular online. E-commerce & AI: Shopee and OpenAI are rolling out Shopee ChatGPT integration across Singapore and the region, aiming to shift shopping from keyword search to conversation. Public Safety: CNB’s anti-drug blitz netted 76 people, including a 15-year-old, with seizures including cannabis and “Ice.”
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